Veteran Indian cinema actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75. Ruling millions of hearts with his powerful acting, unique style, and striking voice in Hindi and Marathi films, Nana Patekar bade farewell to the world. The artist, who used to make theaters resonate with his powerful dialogues, was known across the globe simply as 'Nana'. However, very few people knew that 'Nana' was not his real or birth name.
His real name was Vishwanath Ganpatrao Patekar. The journey from an ordinary boy named 'Vishwanath' to the nation's beloved 'Nana Patekar' has been quite fascinating. Let's explore how a cute childhood nickname became his ultimate identity.
From Vishwanath to Nana: The Inside Story
Over time, his real name 'Vishwanath' faded away from people's lips, replaced entirely by 'Nana'. Nana Patekar himself once shared the simple, straightforward story behind this name. He revealed that a close friend of his mother, whom his mother considered a sister, used to affectionately call him 'Nana-Nana' during his childhood. The name stuck with him forever.
What started as an affectionate household nickname slowly became his definitive public identity. He eventually adopted this name officially as well. In an interview, Nana mentioned with a smile that this name is recorded on all his essential official documents, from his passport to his Aadhaar card. During his school days, he was also fondly called 'Vishu' by close peers.
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